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One player in the squad who I've sort of lost track of is Campbell Parata. From the same GPS cohort as Pasitoa, but a different style 10, he was much hyped when he went to Tasman but seemingly didn't go on. Then we signed him to a full contract(?) last year and not heard much since.
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Had a long term serious injury last year.
He is only 23 years old.
In 2022 he played 7 games for Tasman in the NPC starting in four and collecting 36 points, also turned out for Wanneroo a few times that year as well.
Has a decent left foot kick and adds depth to the squad and in my opinion at this stage unlikley to be included in initial matchday 23's.
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
From what I recall chatting on the RWC tour, the coaches are still big on Parata. When he got his injury they realised he was lost for the season, so weren't pushing him to return early and aggravate it. He's still in the plans, but will have lost a year's progressing compared to the likes of Kuenzle and Pasitoa.
With Burey, Donaldson and Pasitoa as fellow 10s, Parata may find it easier to get game time at 12, as I think we're still a bit light on numbers for 11-15.
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I missed this one before. Not sure if anyone else did
https://westernforce.rugby/news/forc...tment-20231130
Great game, Fucken battled right through to the 80!
This is a perfect example why you need the next tier level (NRC), he would be a perfect fit at that level. Better than club but just shy of super, GRR would have suited as well.
Came across as a great kid and seemed to fit in well, however he just appeared to be lacking a bit of size and stregnth to be able to kick on at a super rugby level.
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
At 120kg and 24 years he was really only a "3rd year apprentice" in the Propping Fraternity.
Sadly someone else will be the beneficiary of all that groundwork.
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Nothing other than this article, however as he is signed to the Brumbies for 2024, it would only be a 2025 signing so it may still have some "legs".
Cameron Mee lists himself on Linked in as leading rugby journalist for Canberra Times and: "This senior role requires me to break stories relating to the ACT Brumbies and Wallabies and has seen me form relationships with a number of senior officials in Canberra and at Rugby Australia...."
So who knows![]()
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
We have all seen what Naiyaravoro can do when he's on song but it appears that he's had fitness/injury issues since the 21/22 season with Northampton Saints.
His YouTube highlight reel gives a good reminder.
It was actually 22 tries from 71 games with the saints.
I can't find any stats for his time with the Green Lanterns.
The train-and-trial makes a lot of sense as, if fit, he could be the big winger replacement for Mataele.
You can see Taqele standing next to Cron in the Ben Donaldson video.
He's a big bloke.
Last edited by andrewg; 17-01-24 at 10:55.
I've heard he needs to drop 20 -30kgs before they will officially sign him, and I'll back him in to get there.
That being the case only a hooker is required.
Last edited by The InnFORCEr; 17-01-24 at 11:29.
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